November 20, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka (illness) remained a limited participant in practice on Thursday. He has maintained the same status for two days in a row, and he'll likely need to log a full practice on Friday to avoid any sort of injury designation. If he remains limited for a third day, he'll presumably end up with a "questionable" tag. Egbuka isn't the only player under the weather; six Buccaneers players are listed on the injury report with an illness, including quarterback
Baker Mayfield, who upgraded to a full participant on Thursday. Fantasy managers should remain optimistic that Egbuka, a standout rookie, will recover in time for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. He remains a high-end WR2 in fantasy football despite scoring double-digit fantasy points just once over his last five games.
--Andersen PickardSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
November 20, 2025
Green Bay Packers rookie first-round wide receiver
Matthew Golden (shoulder, wrist) was limited for a second straight day due to shoulder and wrist injuries on Thursday, according to the team's official website. Golden sat out of the team's Week 10 game but returned in last week's win over the New York Giants to catch one of his three targets for 24 yards. The 22-year-old seems likely to be available this Sunday against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, but he could draw a questionable designation going into that matchup if he can't upgrade to a full practice on Friday.
Christian Watson (knee),
Romeo Doubs (wrist),
Dontayvion Wicks (calf),
Savion Williams (foot), and Bo Melton (shoulder) are also on the injury report, but none of their injuries appear to be very serious. Golden, the 23rd overall pick in April, has struggled for any kind of consistency in his first year in the NFL, catching a total of 24 passes for 286 yards and no touchdowns on 32 targets in his first nine games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Packers.com
November 20, 2025
In a media appearance on Wednesday night, Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said that shortstop
Elly De La Cruz (quad) played through a"partial torn quad" from late July onwards, per Doug Gray of Redleg Nation. Krall later attempted to clarify his statements by calling the injury "more nagging than serious," but Krall also said that De La Cruz has been "rehabbing this whole offseason." It certainly sounds as though De La Cruz was playing through a significant leg injury for the final two-plus months of the 2025 season. Overall, De La Cruz slashed .264/.336/.440 with 22 home runs, 86 RBI, 102 runs scored, and 38 stolen bases across 699 plate appearances. However, the 23-year-old hit just .221 with three home runs and eight stolen bases from August onwards. If De La Cruz can get fully healthy heading into the 2026 season, he could push closer towards the 67 stolen bases he racked up in 2024 than the 38 he collected in 2025. The health of De La Cruz's quad is something for fantasy managers to monitor over the course of the winter.
--Will BradySource: Redleg Nation - Doug Gray
November 20, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield (illness) logged a full practice session on Thursday. This was an improvement after he had been limited on Wednesday. As long as Mayfield continues to recover well from his illness, he should be able to play in Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Los Angeles Rams without any limitations. He remains a mid-range QB1 in fantasy football, looking to build on a two-game stretch that includes 446 passing yards, 39 rushing yards, five total touchdowns, and two turnovers. His return to full strength also bodes well for some of Tampa's pass catchers, including
Emeka Egbuka (illness),
Chris Godwin (fibula), and
Cade Otton.
--Andersen PickardSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
November 20, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall (knee) returned in Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals for the first time since spraining the PCL in his right knee way back in Week 4. Pearsall played a healthy 75% of the offensive snaps in Week 11, but he was targeted only two times by quarterback
Brock Purdy, catching one of them for no gain. The 25-year-old was a full participant on Thursday in the first practice of the week, heading into a Week 12 game on Monday night against the Carolina Panthers. A full week of full practices could help the former first-rounder become more involved on game day this week in his second game back. The Niners were up big for most of the day last Sunday against Arizona, so they didn't need to air the ball out. The game script should be more favorable in Week 12, and Pearsall should be more involved as he continues to get his legs back under him.
--Keith HernandezSource: 49ers.com
November 20, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday. This was the second day in a row that Stevenson, who missed the last three games, logged a limited practice session. He's trending in the right direction to play in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but Friday's practice should provide more clarity on his status. If he's a full participant, he'll likely head into the weekend without an injury designation. Otherwise, he could garner a "questionable" tag. Even if he does play, New England's backfield will look different than when he was last healthy.
TreVeyon Henderson has emerged as an impressive playmaker in his rookie season, tallying 264 rushing yards, 65 receiving yards, and five touchdowns over the course of three games without Stevenson. Henderson has a strong chance to remain the Patriots' lead back, leaving Stevenson in line for fewer than 50% of the team's offensive snaps. Stevenson can be a low-end RB3/flex in a favorable matchup, but Henderson has far more fantasy appeal and upside.
--Andersen PickardSource: New England Patriots
November 20, 2025
Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver
Tetairoa McMillan (ankle) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday in the team's first practice of the week, according to the team's official website. McMillan is dealing with a minor ankle injury that shouldn't impact his availability for a Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. The 22-year-old pass-catcher out of Arizona has immediately become Carolina's top receiver and has impressed in his first 11 games, catching 54 of his 89 targets for 748 yards and four touchdowns. McMillan set season highs across the board in catches (eight), targets (12), and receiving yards (130) while also scoring twice in the overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. A second straight monster performance could be in store for McMillan against a 49ers defense that is banged up. McMillan has clear WR1 upside in fantasy this week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Panthers.com
November 20, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud (concussion) was ruled out for a third straight game in Thursday night's contest against the Buffalo Bills, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Stroud was very close to being cleared this week. Rapoport said that had this week's game fallen on Sunday instead of Thursday, Stroud likely would have played for the first time since suffering a concussion in the Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos. He is doing well and was cleared for limited participation in Tuesday's practice. Stroud likely would have upgraded to full participation on Thursday if they didn't have a game, so the expectation is that he'll be able to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in time to play in Week 13 on Sunday, Nov. 30, against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts.
Davis Mills is making his third straight start against Buffalo and is hoping to lead the team to their third straight victory.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 20, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity again on Thursday. On the heels of a two-game absence, Thomas has now logged back-to-back limited sessions. While it's encouraging to see him get on the field in some capacity, he'd likely need to log a full practice session on Friday in order to enter the weekend without an injury designation. If he remains limited for a third day in a row, the team will likely list him as questionable ahead of Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Thomas was underwhelming over the first nine weeks of the season, ranking as the overall WR39 in PPR leagues with 30 catches, 420 yards, and one touchdown through eight games. This is a major step backward from his rookie campaign in 2024, when he ranked as the WR4 with 10 touchdowns. Improvement could be on the way, though, as Thomas will have the opportunity to command more volume this week with
Travis Hunter (knee) on IR. The 23-year-old's biggest competition for targets comes from
Jakobi Meyers and
Parker Washington. He could certainly bounce back as a strong WR2 this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
November 20, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) is questionable for Friday's meeting with the Pacers. The left Great Toe injury has been an issue all season, limiting him to only three appearances. Garland has also struggled from a production standpoint, averaging 13.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 1.0 steals. If the 24-year-old is able to suit up, he may see fewer minutes than the 33.2 he's averaged per game throughout his career. Still, Garland remains a viable fantasy option in any format based on his upside alone. If he suffers a setback and doesn't play,
Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who had 10 points and two rebounds in Wednesday's loss to Houston, may be in line for another start, giving him streaming appeal for deeper fantasy setups.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, according to the team's website. The former No. 1 pick was listed on the injury report with the ankle injury he suffered in last Sunday's win against the Atlanta Falcons, but it didn't prevent him from getting on the field in preparation for Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers. Fantasy managers should monitor how his ankle responds to the next two days of practice, but all signs point to him suiting up on Monday night. He'll look to build off last week's terrific showing that included 448 passing yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He has QB1 upside, but for now, he ranks in the mid-to-low QB2 tier.
--Andersen PickardSource: Carolina Panthers
November 20, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) won't play on Thursday versus Sacramento. He tweaked his ankle during the recent loss to the San Antonio Spurs, resulting in his first absence of the 2025 campaign. Fantasy managers are certainly hoping he'll be back on the floor for Saturday's game in Dallas. However, as far as Thursday's contest is concerned,
Santi Aldama will make his first start of the year. Aldama is averaging 12.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals this season, although he should be more productive as a member of the starting lineup, especially with
Ja Morant (calf) sidelined.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Grizzlies PR
November 20, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (quadriceps) will play on Thursday against Milwaukee. He appeared on the injury report because of a right quad contusion, although it isn't severe enough to force him to miss his first game of the 2025 campaign. The 25-year-old has had an MVP-caliber season, averaging a career-high 31.9 points and 7.8 assists. Of course, he's a must-start in any fantasy format, and he should remain nearly as productive moving ahead, at least while
Joel Embiid (knee) is off the floor and
Paul George is still working his way back to a full workload.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Keith Pompey
November 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) is available for Thursday's contest versus the Spurs after missing one game because of a right hip contusion. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick has been decent throughout his sophomore campaign, averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. However, it's safe to say fantasy managers are hoping for more, especially with extra scoring chances up for grabs due to the absence of
Trae Young (knee). Until Risacher starts showing signs of consistent production, he's not the safest fantasy option, although the upside is always there for those willing to take a chance. With Risacher on the floor,
Vit Krejci, who had nine points in the Hawks' recent loss to the Pistons, will head back to the bench, significantly lowering his fantasy ceiling.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will play on Thursday versus San Antonio after missing the last three contests because of right knee soreness. The 30-year-old has had a down season, averaging 17.3 points, his fewest since his rookie campaign, while logging a career-low 5.7 rebounds and 31.1% shooting from behind the arc. However, that type of production is still good enough to keep him starting in most fantasy formats. He'll have a favorable chance to get something going for managers against a Spurs team that won't have
Victor Wembanyama (calf). With Porzingis back in the equation,
Onyeka Okongwu will presumably head back to the bench, although he remains a double-double threat even with a reduced role.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback
Dillon Gabriel (concussion) missed another day of practice on Thursday, according to Scott Petrak of Browns Zone. The Browns already announced that Gabriel will not play in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders after suffering a concussion on Sunday in the loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and he will likely sit out of practice the entire week. If the 24-year-old can clear the league's concussion protocol next week, though, he's expected to return to the starting role to face the San Francisco 49ers. With Gabriel out this weekend, fellow rookie
Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start on the road against the Raiders. Unsurprisingly, Gabriel has mostly struggled in his first eight games (six starts), going 1-5 with a 59.2 completion percentage, 937 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions. He'll be on the QB2/3 borderline for fantasy managers if he makes more starts in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: Browns Zone - Scott Petrak
November 20, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) practiced in full on Thursday and could play on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It is the first time that Godwin has been a full participant in practice since injuring his fibula way back in Week 5. He returned to practice for the first time last week, putting in three limited sessions, before being ruled out for the Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Bucs could be getting both Godwin and running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) back for a big game this weekend in L.A., but if they return, they will both have their snaps limited due to their long absences. The 29-year-old Godwin should eventually be a top target for quarterback
Baker Mayfield, especially with
Mike Evans (collarbone) likely done for the regular season, but it might take him a week or two to get back up to full speed.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
November 20, 2025
Green Bay Packers running backs coach Ben Sirmans said he thinks running back
MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) will play this year, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. "He's pretty excited about some of the things he's doing," Sirmans said. The RB coach said Lloyd told him, "I'm coming back and this is going to be it. It's the last time." The 24-year-old has yet to play in 2025 due to a hamstring injury, but Lloyd only played in one game in his rookie season due to injuries, too. He has been working his way into better shape away from the team, but it remains to be seen when he'll be activated from Injured Reserve. Lloyd could be getting closer to rejoining the team in practices, but he will not be available this Sunday when they play the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, potentially without star RB
Josh Jacobs (knee). Lloyd is only rostered in 1% of Yahoo leagues right now.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
November 20, 2025
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Keon Coleman will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans, a source told ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. The Bills held Coleman out of last Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he was late to a team meeting last Friday. Tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) and receiver
Curtis Samuel (elbow, neck) have been ruled out, and
Mecole Hardman (calf) was put on Injured Reserve, so Buffalo's offense isn't exactly teeming with weapons for quarterback
Josh Allen. Coleman, 22, will be missing his fourth game in two years due to disciplinary reasons, and he's quickly turned into a bust for the Bills and fantasy managers. He has 32 catches this year for 330 yards and three touchdowns. With Coleman out again,
Gabe Davis and
Tyrell Shavers will have bigger roles alongside
Khalil Shakir and
Joshua Palmer.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Alaina Getzenberg
November 20, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (knee) missed another practice on Thursday, according to Scott Petrak of Browns Zone. The Browns listed Njoku as day-to-day to begin the week with a knee injury that he picked up in the Week 11 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. After two straight DNPs, though, the 29-year-old is on the wrong side of questionable to play this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. If Njoku is unable to play in Week 12, it will open up more targets for rookie tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. in what will be rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders' first career start. The Raiders might seem like a good matchup on paper for Fannin, but they've allowed the fourth-fewest half-PPR points to the tight end position in 2025. In theory, Fannin should see more looks, but he'll also be a bigger risk in Sanders' first NFL start.
--Keith HernandezSource: Browns Zone
November 20, 2025
The New York Post's Jon Heyman said that the idea of the Detroit Tigers trading left-hander
Tarik Skubal is "doubtful." The Tigers offered Skubal less than $80 million for four years at this time a year ago, but it wasn't a realistic offer, and left-hander
Garrett Crochet got double that from the Boston Red Sox. Heyman thinks the Tigers will gauge the trade market for Skubal this offseason, and while he won't rule out any trade, he considers it unlikely. The 29-year-old has won the American League Cy Young in back-to-back seasons while going a combined 31-10 with a 2.30 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and a 469:68 K:BB in 62 starts during the regular season. He had career-highs in 2025 in ERA (2.21), WHIP (0.89), strikeouts (241), and innings pitched (195 1/3). The Tigers are likely to hang onto him in the final year of his contract as they look to make the playoffs for the third straight year.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
November 20, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott (hip) was a full participant on Thursday after he was limited in Wednesday's session due to a hip injury, according to Clarence Hill Jr. The Cowboys downplayed Prescott's hip injury on Wednesday, even though he was limited in the walkthrough practice. The 32-year-old veteran signal-caller should be a full-go for a divisional battle this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. In the first meeting against Philly in Week 1 in a 24-20 loss, Prescott went 21-for-34 passing for a season-low 188 yards, no touchdowns, and no interceptions. There's no question that the Eagles have one of the better defenses in the league, so it would be a surprise if Prescott throws for four touchdowns like he did against the Raiders on Monday night. Still, he should be considered a low-end QB1 option with one of the best 1-2 punches at receiver in
CeeDee Lamb and
George Pickens.
--Keith HernandezSource: DLLS - Clarence Hill Jr.
November 20, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) is listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Indiana Pacers. Allen is dealing with a strained finger injury. The 27-year-old's status will likely be a game-time decision. If Allen is unable to suit up,
Evan Mobley could see extra scoring opportunities.
Dean Wade could be slotted at center as well. However, he doesn't produce much offensively to be on fantasy managers' radar for Friday evening's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 20, 2025
New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (illness) will come back into the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Due to illness, he was forced to miss Tuesday's win over the Dallas Stars. Holmstrom will be reunited with Jonathan Drouin and Mathew Barzal on the second line. The Swedish forward mainly provides defensive balance on the line, recording nine points (four goals, five assists) and 22 blocks in 19 appearances this season. Recent times have been tough for Holmstrom offensively, as he has finished six of his last seven outings without registering a point.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 20, 2025
Ottawa Senators center Lars Eller (undisclosed) is expected to play on Thursday night against the Anaheim Ducks. On Wednesday, Senators head coach Travis Green suggested that Eller will likely miss the meeting with the Ducks, but he has been listed on Ottawa's projected roster. Instead of Eller, Ridly Greig (undisclosed) will exit the lineup, with Stephen Halliday coming in for his NHL debut. Eller has posted six points (two goals, four assists) in 19 games this season. However, he has been on a dry spell since the calendar flipped to November, going scoreless in seven games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 20, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (knee) will miss at least the next three to four weeks, according to the latest from ESPN's Shams Charania. Sabonis was already ruled out for the second game of the team's back-to-back on Thursday, but now there's a clearer timeline of just how long he'll miss. While he's out,
Drew Eubanks,
Precious Achiuwa, and
Maxime Raynaud will fill in at center. Eubanks started in his place on Wednesday and will likely see the biggest boost, although the team could take the opportunity to take a look at second-round pick Raynaud as well. The Kings are only 3-12 through their first 15 games, and without Sabonis, they could sink even lower over the next few weeks. In better news, they'll have forward
Keegan Murray (thumb) available for his season debut on Thursday against the Grizzlies, and maybe he'll be able to help pick up some of the slack during Sabonis's absence as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
November 20, 2025
Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig (undisclosed) won't play on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks and is considered day-to-day. The 23-year-old is missing his first action of the season due to an undisclosed injury. Across 19 appearances, Greig has produced two goals and six assists. With Greig out, Stephen Halliday will make his NHL debut. The 23-year-old was a fourth-round draft pick in 2022 and has shown potential in the minors. Halliday ranks second in the AHL with 15 assists and has scored one goal in 15 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 20, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee) was limited for the second day this week on Thursday as he attempts to return from a knee injury that has kept him out since Week 4, according to Zach Gershman of AZCardinals.com. Benson's 21-day practice window was opened on Wednesday, which means he's eligible to come off Injured Reserve and play this Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. The 23-year-old had surgery for a meniscus injury that he suffered in Week 4. Benson will most likely need a full practice on Friday for Arizona to even consider activating him from IR. The team's backfield is beat up going into the weekend, with
Emari Demercado (ankle) already ruled out and
Bam Knight (ankle) being limited so far in practice. All signs are pointing to Benson missing this week, with Knight and
Michael Carter sharing backfield duties versus the Jags.
--Keith HernandezSource: AZCardinals.com - Zach Gershman
November 20, 2025
According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hip) didn't travel with his team to Chicago on Thursday. The Heat square off against the Bulls tomorrow evening in the Windy City. Jovic will miss his second game in a row due to a right hip impingement. He will likely be unavailable for Sunday's road matchup with the 76ers as well. Once the 22-year-old can return, he will have to regain his shooting touch to be fantasy-relevant again.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Ira Winderman
November 20, 2025
St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours (leg) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the lineup on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. Neighbours was initially expected to miss five weeks after he injured his right leg on Oct. 25. Instead, he ended up missing less than four weeks of action. Before the leg injury, Neighbours was scoring goals for fun, lighting the lamp six times in eight games. He also has one assist this season. The 23-year-old will land on the first line, next to Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud. To make room for Neighbours on the roster, the Blues waived Alexandre Texier on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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